Data Collection
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 12:59 pm
Now that I am reloading and have a chrono, I would be interested in knowing what kind of data I should be collecting, when I try out my reloads. For example, I already collect chrono data including:
In addition, I know my:
I also collect environmental data:
Is there anything else?
Also, how many rounds should I shoot per group - 3, 5, or some other number? How should group size be measured - center to center of the two farthest apart shots or outer edge to outer edge?
- individual
average
median and
average velocities
standard deviation
In addition, I know my:
- bullet type
powder brand and weight
primer
COL
crimp type and diameter
I also collect environmental data:
- temperature
humidity
wind force and direction
altitude
Is there anything else?
Also, how many rounds should I shoot per group - 3, 5, or some other number? How should group size be measured - center to center of the two farthest apart shots or outer edge to outer edge?